Andy Davies

1 week ago | bringthenoiseuk.com | Andy Davies

It’s that time of year again! Spring is in the air, and the UK’s favourite DIY punk festival returns for its tenth year—bringing together 140 bands across Manchester’s best venues. Of course, we’re talking about Manchester Punk Festival, and this year promises to be an absolute stormer. Bring the Noise has been present at the festival for the past few years, and it’s clear that the atmosphere and drama-free vibe of this event are unmatched.

1 week ago | channel4.com | Andy Davies

The former Tory MP Craig Williams, who was a parliamentary aide to Rishi Sunak when he was Prime Minister, is among 15 people to be charged with gambling offences over bets placed on the date of the 2024 General Election. The Gambling Commission said they had focused on individuals suspected of using advance knowledge of the timing to gain an unfair advantage. Others facing charges include Russell George, who’s a member of the Welsh Senedd.

1 week ago | vavel.com | Andy Davies

Liverpool are now just two wins away from becoming Premier League champions, after Virgil van Dijk’s late winner earned a 2-1 win over West Ham United at Anfield. After going into the lead in the first half through Luis Díaz, Liverpool were below par in the second half and were eventually punished. After a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the ball was put through the back of the net by Andy Robertson thanks to an error from van Dijk.

2 weeks ago | vavel.com | Andy Davies

When Mikel Merino struck home for Arsenal’s third of the night against Real Madrid at the Emirates, a growing sense of belief was instilled into the minds of the home fanbase, as a semi-final looms. Of course, Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will still be a tough test. However, Los Blancos have never overcome a three-goal deficit in a second leg in Europe. This gives Arsenal more than enough hope that they can reach the semi-final stage for the first time in 16 years.

2 weeks ago | vavel.com | Andy Davies

Chelsea boosted their Champions League qualification hopes after a 1-0 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur in an edgy encounter. A second half header from Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández in the 50th minute was enough to separate the sides, with Chelsea dominating every aspect but the score in the first half. Spurs were looking to get some confidence back to their team, with a crucial Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt to come next week.